This is very important

Agree, the government needs to make plans to keep nature at the forefront of it's policies.

All developments do everything they can to increase biodiversity. Native plants, nest boxes, ponds.

More rewinding properly funded by government. Protection of rivers and lakes from pollution.

The UK political system is geared towards a general election no more than five years apart. Thus causes short sightedness in the members of parliament who thereby can’t plan long term, nor make unpopular short term changes with long term benefits. If we want government to care long term then there needs to be a change to the system

We have moved away from a greed based economy to one where all living things have a right to life and are seen as integral to one another. We are low tech but high connection in our lives.

The government is decentralised and local communities care or people, the environment and the wildlife.

The government needs to put nature first or there won't be a human race to do anything, rivers are polluted by sewerage and run off from farms seas full of sewerage towns over developed with nature being sidelined or destroyed. We need meadows and hedgerows need to be nurtured not cut down and open meadows for hawks and owls to hunt we need strong leaders to make sure we have nature for our grandchildren

Considering the government has just over ruled a pertion to stop a company building on acres of green belt and ancient wood land near me I don't think they care at all it's all about money not nature

Everyone is fully aware and appreciative of our precious heritage.

great - may need the wonderful green party in power

If only this could happen instead of the continual drive for more housing

I find it hard to understand why people in power who have young children or grandchildren still allow all the atrocities against nature and humanity to go ahead. We’re still building our houses on flood plains with no positive carbon footprint, we’re still building big houses with a massive footprint. Still dredging, still…….

Nature is never high priority enough and only the intelligent of us know how to keep it going but hard to change customs if we did would be better.

We need legislation and political will to work with businesses like the water companies, and with farming, to deliver operations that don’t pollute, damage the environment or contribute to climate change. We have yet to see effective political will applied here

UK goverent has no right to destroy Scotland's nature as they have no mandate to govern in Scotland.

Agreed!

We as a nation need to retain our green belt areas for our wellbeing and mental health
Walking costs nothing but engaging every day means everything to me ❤️

People respect nature and protect it

We as a world population decide to put our planet and others before other things. And demand change from our governments

I think having support from top down is absolutely essential . For the planet and nature to thrive we need a government that puts it in the centre of everything it does.

Agree.

vital to successful reversal of decline in biodiversity, people and policy will make it happen

Yes, without the right legislation we are fighting an uphill battle.

My favourite site is Havannah nature reserve in Newcastle upon Tyne .but sadly it is being surrounded by housing .ancient hedgerows are being torn out .trees removed and the wildlife corridors closed off by building
Local planners are allowing builders to ride roughshod over beautiful countryside

Definitely more support from the government of the day

Totally agree with this comment it’s crucial that our government takes a leading role in protecting the environment and developing environmental awareness.

Absolutely. It needs change from government. Individuals are doing things which is great but everyone needs to modify what they are doing to help nature - this requires changes to government policies across the spectrum.

Nature ecosystems which start with soil health are vital for human physical and mental wellbeing. We must think of the planet's future and stop thinking short term.

Nature existed before any government or people - and will exist after all governments and people have passed on. So arguably, it is the most important thing to consider and treasure

My wish is that people like me who use wheelchairs and scooters will have many flat paths from which we can access all parts of our natural world, not just urban parks. Not only to witness it but to work in it - to make our contribution to its protection and development

Locally- less mowing everywhere, more wildflowers and insects. Larger hedges with trees and thriving bird populations. Nationally - National Parks that are properly managed for wildlife and biodiversity.

Plant corridors for insects and animals. Reduce mono culture farming. Support small holdings and composting in cities

Ban the cutting down of trees and hedges in nesting time, which runs pretty much from February to October. This will help restore both bird and insect populations.

Stop homeowners from concreting over their gardens with resulting loss in biodiversity

Connecting habitats and wildlife corridors in towns and country.

Agree, protection of nature must be prioritised at all levels of production and action taken to rectify damage done so far.

it will take extremely drastic measures and extremely urgently to remove introduced species and stop constant interference with nature - that this could be achieved by 2050 i sincerely doubt but wish that it would happen as it is vital to our health and the health of our land and crops

I’ve had an idea of making motorways green by creating corridors of trees and plants alongside and in very teal reservations. Some countries do this. Also in long term, thought about creating massive green tunnels for motorways with living roofs so we hide cars altogether!

Unfortunately our current government seems to have deeply opposing priorities. They are willing anf sadly now able to deregulate protections for habitats and species. This should not and more to the point cannot be allowed to happen. Please add your voice by contacting your local MP to tell them how strongly you oppose this move. If they fail to listen then use your power to remove them at the next general election.

Enshrine within a law that cannot be revoked all the protected areas we currently have and add to it more areas

Increasing biodiversity with more trees and green spaces with pollinators in cities so that the links between urban and rural is increased and as result nature can thrive. Rural biodiversity is key as well so reducing all insecticides and pesticides and farming in harmony with nature that our soils become rich again.

I agree

I totally agree with all this.

Yes, Absolutely! I hope that will happen in the future.

Love the idea of green corridors for insects and wild life.

Completely agree with all the comment. Hedgerows need to be manaed better for wildlife.Flailing should be banned. Any spare areas should be used to re-introduce lost wildflower and concentrate on foodplants and not just nectar. Farms should be further empowered to help protect wildlife. Maybe intorduce a wildlife friendly farm assured sticker monitored by wildlife groups?

This is essential

We want flocks of birds without number, butterflies in every bush, wild flowers everywhere, lynx prowling the forests, wild cats hiding in the shadows, white storks circling overhead and turtle doves purring in every hedge. Oh! And the nights full of nightingale song

Definitely more protection for habitats - let’s end the endless destruction of ancient woodland.

Less mowing, more native plants and shrubs—coordinated regionally to give birds and pollinators safe places to rest as they travel.

Collars on cats with a bell. Love em or not they are devastating wildlife. Stretchy collars will keep them safe but make enough noise to give creatures a chance. Stop importing exotic animals from around the world.

Got my vote

Totally support this aim.

Totally agree. Less is definitely more when it comes to mowing.

More enforcement and legislation to ensure farmland and rural countryside is being protected. More hedgegrows native trees and wildlife corridors. If the farming community can't be bothered to safeguard nature, what chance do the cities have?

Fully agree - especially for SSSIs which are in need of substantial help

Stop highways & railways felling trees

Yes, yes and yes to all of these ideas. It's heartening to read how much people care. Without nature I would cease to exist. It is fundamental to my wellbeing.

Complete change of people's attitudes so Nature now comes first for everyone.

Absolutely - we need protection that protects - the protection for example given to birds of prey is a farce and we need real deeterents along side education to make peole value everything from Harriers to tadpoles Ban all tree felling unless PROVEN dangerous we can not wait 50 years to grow more we need to conserve waht we have. All trees must be protected and prosecutions for those who destroy them. Ponds heaths moors estuaries all need protection this begins by halting population growth - which is unsustainable - and making sure Nature has a place to exist

Plant more trees, use roadside verges as wildlife havens

absolutly the right thing to do

Reduce the mowing of verges and make it illegal to cut hedges more than every 5 years. Also make it illegal to dig up a hedge. Make farmers leave strips of land around and through there fields that are left to grow native flowers and grasses.

Less cutting the grass, who cares if the motorway verges are neatly mown . More wildflower areas.

ONCE A WILDLIFE AREA IS CREATED, NO MATTER, WHO, NO MATTER WHAT, IT CAN NEVER, EVER BE CHANGED, IT WILL REMAIN A WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA, PERIOD.

Yes!!!!

Planning applications for SSSIs should not be allowed

Any farmer using destructive practices should lose the right to own land.

Access to nature should be basic human right.

Ban astroturf!

This needs to happen NOW not sometime in the future! Banning the cutting down of trees and hedges during nesting times February-October with heavy fines in place for any that ignore this.

Discourage the use of plastic grass, which seems to be increasing in popularity.

More restrictions and checks on cutting down and removing trees, hedges and gardens.

Stop fighting and controlling nature. Don’t let developers net hedges and trees. Don’t let them remove hedges and trees when developing land. Make them integrate new build into existing landscapes

We need protections in place that cannot be removed by the government

We need laws that protect nature that are enforced cannot be removed by governments or individuals. Ecocide should be taken seriously